Utility User's Tax Information

• Telecommunications*
• Electricity
• Gas
• Refuse
• Water
• Sewer

* Includes wired and wireless telecommunications; intrastate, interstate and international services; ancillary services; VoIP; paging; text messaging and private communication services.

UUT ORDINANCE (#1017)

ADMINISTRATIVE DOCUMENTS

UUT REMITTANCE FORM

Utility Users Tax Exemption (UUTE) Application

Utility Users Tax Exemption (UUTE) Application - Spanish

Cannabis Business Tax

The City of Coachella charges a business tax on all cannabis businesses operating in the City pursuant to City Ordinance. The voter approved maximum tax approved is 6% for gross receipts and $15 per square foot of utilized space for cultivation and manufacturing businesses. Council has since set, rates by resolution.

Established tax rates  vary depending in business type and developer agreements specific to individual businesses. Current tax rates are listed on the tax return.

Cannabis Business Tax Ordinance

Cannabis Business Tax Rate Resolution

Cannabis Tax Form

Transient Occupancy Tax

The City has adopted a transient occupancy tax on all short term rentals of 9%. All short term rental establishments in the City are required to collect and remit transient occupancy taxes to the City quarterly. Note that the City has an agreement with Airbnb to collect and remit transient occupancy taxes directly to the City.

Transient Occupancy Tax Ordinance

Tax Return 1st Quarter

Tax Return 2nd Quarter 

Tax Return 3rd Quarter

Tax Return 4th Quarter

Business License Tax

 The City assesses a general business license tax on all businesses operating in the City of Coachella. The tax rate is determined by business classification outlined in the table below.

Apply for a business License

Payment and Filing Information

Send payments to:

53-990 Enterprise Way

Coachella, CA 92236

Attention: Finance Department

The City accepts ACH payment. Please use the email address above to request ACH setup information.